hinder
Example Sentences
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"In some cases, changing the environment helped populations find higher fitness peaks; in others, it hindered them."
From Science Daily
The recreational-vehicle maker’s earnings could get a further boost if a more pronounced selling season causes dealers to restock additional units, but broader economic factors continue to hinder overall retail demand, the analysts say.
When the EU antitrust probe was announced earlier this month WhatsApp pushed back against the claims that its new terms hindered competition as "baseless".
From Barron's
“If inflation jumps up and the Fed can’t cut rates, that could hinder things,” Thompson said.
From MarketWatch
“Some facilities will not be ready in time to service the company’s new trains, which could hinder its ability to fully operate the new equipment.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
